Act 2, Scene 3

Question 1

Lennox describes how rough the nights weather has been, describing it with murder

Answer 1

Lamentings heard i’ the air; strange screams of death

Question 2

Lady Macbeth is shocked that Duncan is killed in her castle

Answer 2

What, in our house?

Question 3

Macbeth expresses deep regret, reflecting on how life would have been better had he died before Duncan’s murder

Answer 3

Had I but died an hour before this chance, I had lived a blessed time

Question 4

Macbeth exposes himself by describing what Duncan’s dead body looked like

Answer 4

Here lay Duncan, his silver skin laced with his golden blood

Question 5

Short quote showing Lady Macbeth creating a distraction

Answer 5

Look to the lady

Question 6

Banquo shows a calm and rational response to the murder

Answer 6

Let us meet, and question this most bloody piece of work

Question 7

Donalbain highlights appearance vs reality, saying those nearest to us are more likely to be planning something sinister

Answer 7

There’s daggers in men’s smiles; the near in blood, the nearer bloody